Why counselling?
The purpose of counselling is to provide a safe place for expression, exploration, and growth. This is achieved by applying strategies used in: Person-Centered Therapy, Play-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
What are the benefits of counselling?
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A greater ability to identify and recognize the feelings and emotions of self and others.
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A greater sense of self-awareness.
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The ability to process and reflect on daily experiences.
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The ability to appropriately apply coping and relaxation strategies.
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The ability to adapt to unpredictable and challenging circumstances.
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Strengthened communication skills.
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Heightened self-esteem and self-concept.
When should my child start counselling?
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Can clearly communicate, yet has difficulty doing so when faced with emotional challenges.
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Has difficulty identifying and recognizing his or her own emotions as well as those of others.
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Withdraws or acts aggressively when faced with certain challenges or demands.
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Suffers from anxiety and/or depression.
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Has experienced one or more traumatic events and /or any dramatic changes and is finding it challenging to cope.
Types of Counselling
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Person Centred Therapy
Views every individual as unique and respects the qualities of that individual. The underlying philosophy is centred around empathetic understanding and unconditional positive regard.
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Play Therapy
Uses play as a medium of communication between the counsellor and child. Play is the child’s language and when he or she is given the opportunity to express him or her self, play is used to communicate those thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Is structured around the relationships between thoughts and behaviours. This includes the role of these factors and how thoughts and behaviours contribute to the individual’s feelings.
Our Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor
M.C.P., R.C.C., C.C.T.P
Vanessa Hercun
Hi, My name is Vanessa and I’m a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and is my 4th year working at Fawkes Academy. I have a Masters of Counselling Psychology degree from Adler University, Vancouver campus and I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I am trauma informed and use a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), attachment theory, mindfulness-based practices, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), just to name a few. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issue, grief and more. I look forward to meeting and working with students and creating a space where they feel safe to express themselves or continue to develop their personal goals.
Locations accepting new clients: Virtual meetings available